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[mustanger98]

Nope, 55gr of 2F and a hollow based flat nosed pure lead bullet.

Depends... got brass drop tubes? Static electricity ain't your friend. Also, the 2F requires a compressed charge or it'll act like a shaped charge. Done correctly, it'd be somewhere close to original and probably enjoyable, but Unique/Lazercast is quick, easy, and user friendly.

 

[stillquietvoice]

Fine looking carbine. Great job.

 

[792mauser]

Looking good.

 

[wally]

There is a great pleasure and satisfaction ln fixing something that was once ruined.

Ruined is perhaps a bit harsh and judgemental. Perhaps the original owner was a "mountain man" and didn't have access to gunsmiths, parts, and hardware stores. Despite the bad condition, it appears it was still functional, I might give the original guy some credit for using what was available to keep the gun running.

 

[Jessesky]

45-70. 16”. Steel butt plate.

Y’all have fun...

But it IS a beauty.

It’s not too bad. It’s 7.5lb. And I’ll only be shooting original loads in it!

 

[Picher]

Not my kind of rifle to begin with, but you did a remarkable job to bring it back to life. Tough work, but someone has to do that kind of restoration.
Congratulations!